Wine Country Comes To You

Posted January 22, 2014 10:00 pm

Clearbrook

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (January 13, 2014) – Spend an evening in Napa with Clearbrook at the 50th annual A Grapevine of Friends Wine Tasting on Saturday, February 22, 2014. The festivities begin at 6:30 PM at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg and feature tastings of over 60 wines from Teddy's Liquors, a delectable selection of food, and live music – all for one all-inclusive ticket price!

In between wine flights, catch the luck of the Irish in the brand new Irish Pub Room featuring beer tastings offered by RAM Restaurant and Brewery. Test your newfound luck on the cash raffle with a grand prize of $2,000 or on the exciting silent and live auction prizes, including a week-long stay in Cabo San Lucas, a sailboat cruise, a Weber grill, and more. Proceeds benefit Clearbrook's Employment Services Program which provides meaningful employment to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Wine connoisseurs, novices, and all those who want to enjoy a glass for a good cause are welcome. Tickets are available at $100 per person and may be purchased online at clearbrook.org (click on “Events” then “Friends Wine Tasting”) or by contacting Sarah Shaw at 847.385.5009 or sshaw@clearbrook.org.

EVENT SPONSORS

This year's sponsors include: Al and Janet Lattof; Alexian Brothers Health; Aquion, Inc.; Ashley Furniture; Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP; BMO Harris Bank; Canon Business Solutions; CAPSYS Technologies; Cardinal Color Group; Ceres Food Group; Installation Plus; J.C. Restoration; Jennings Chevrolet; JonDon Janitorial Supply; Korol Cleaning Services, Inc.; Mariano's Fresh Market; Northwest Community Healthcare; Omnicare; Richard Uihlein; and Weber-Stephen Products.

ABOUT CLEARBROOK

Based in Northern Illinois, Clearbrook was founded in 1955 and has since evolved into a recognized leader in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities. Today, Clearbrook creates innovative opportunities for approximately 6,000 children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy - as well as their families. Clearbrook provides personalized children's, day training, employment, residential and clinical services at more than 50 locations throughout the Chicagoland-area. In addition, Clearbrook is the largest provider of home-based services in the state of Illinois. For more information, please visit clearbrook.org.

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